Itinerary
- Day 1
Copenhagen
You'll land in Copenhagen and get a private transfer to your hotel in the city centre. From there, the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Head out to Strøget, the main shopping street, where there's plenty of shops, bars, and cafes to check out. Just walk around and get a feel for this royal capital.
Optional Activities
- Explore the city of Copenhagen on foot
- Walk along Strøget main shopping street
- Visit shops, bars and cafes
Landmarks Strøget 
- Days 2 - 3
Copenhagen
Grab breakfast at your hotel first, then spend the day exploring Copenhagen however you like. The main activity is a 1-hour canal tour starting from either Nyhavn or Gammel Strand. You'll see churches, castles, historical buildings, and famous spots like the Little Mermaid and the Royal Palace Amalienborg. After that, stroll around Nyhavn, the historic port with all its cafes and restaurants. If you're interested, renting a bike is a great way to experience the city like locals do, since cycling has been part of Copenhagen life since the 1880s.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Classic Canal Tour of Copenhagen (1 hour) - guided boat tour around Copenhagen's harbour and canals viewing churches, castles, historical houses and landmarks including Little Mermaid and Royal Palace Amalienborg; departs from Nyhavn or Gammel Strand
Optional Activities
- Explore Copenhagen independently on foot
- Walk around Nyhavn
- Visit the house of famous writer H.C. Andersen (Nyhavn house nr. 20)
- Dine or drink at cafes and restaurants in Nyhavn
- Bike around Copenhagen to experience local cycling culture
Landmarks Little Mermaid Amalienborg Palace Nyhavn Gammel Strand 
- Day 4
Copenhagen to Odense
You'll grab breakfast before heading to the train station for a westbound trip to Fyn Island. The journey takes about an hour and a half to reach Odense. From there, your afternoon and evening are free. Wander through this historical city where writer H.C. Andersen was born and lived. You might visit his museum or childhood home, or simply explore the charming neighbourhood on your own and see what you come across.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit H.C. Andersen Museum
- Tour H.C. Andersen's childhood home
- Explore Odense city
Landmarks H.C. Andersen Museum H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home 
- Days 5 - 6
Odense to Aarhus
After eating breakfast, you'll catch a train heading to Aarhus on Denmark's mainland, which takes roughly an hour and a half. Once you arrive in this young, dynamic city, Denmark's second-largest, there's plenty to see. The ARoS art museum has remarkable architecture and impressive collections. Walk through the vibrant city centre with its boutiques, cafes and galleries. The cathedral here is the longest and tallest in Denmark, so it's worth a look. Den Gamle By, an open-air museum, shows you what everyday life looked like in Denmark centuries ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit ARoS art museum with modern art collection
- Explore Aarhus city centre boutiques, cafes and galleries
- Visit the Cathedral of Aarhus
- Explore Den Gamle By - national open-air museum of urban history and culture
Landmarks ARoS Aarhus Cathedral Den Gamle By 
- Day 7
Aarhus to Copenhagen
Have breakfast at your hotel and finish up any exploring in Aarhus during the morning. In the afternoon, catch a scheduled bus to the ferry terminal and sail back to Sjælland Island, which takes just over an hour. From there, the bus drives you back to Copenhagen, around 3.5 hours total with the ferry included. By evening, you'll have time to check out Tivoli Garden or wander the cobbled streets in the city centre. Climbing the Round Tower gives you fantastic views over Copenhagen.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Bus and ferry transfer from Aarhus to Copenhagen (scheduled service, including ferry crossing to Sjælland Island and bus transport to city)
Optional Activities
- Complete sightseeing in Aarhus during the morning
- Evening visit to Tivoli Garden
- Walk around the small cobbled streets of Copenhagen city centre
- Climb the Round Tower for views over Copenhagen
Landmarks Tivoli Garden Round Tower - Day 8
Copenhagen Departure
Before you leave, grab some time for last-minute shopping to pick up Viking souvenirs or anything else you might have missed. Then you'll get a private transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Shop for Viking souvenirs
